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kodithompson

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A nursing intervention for a client on long-term corticosteroid therapy includes:
 a. monitoring for weight loss.
  b. monitoring for hyperglycemia.
  c. assuring sodium intake of > 2000 mg daily.
  d. assessing for clinical manifestations of dehydration.

Question 2

A client with seizure disorder is taking phenytoin (Dilantin). What client teaching is most appropriate?
 a. Administer a preactivated form of folate to counter folate deficiency.
  b. Take the medication on an empty stomach to allow slower absorption.
  c. Take a supplemental multivitamin including vitamins A, D, E, K, and folate.
  d. Take medication with food to increase the rate of absorption of the medication.



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covalentbond

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



kodithompson

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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